In the UAE Labour Law 2025, an offer letter signed between an employer and its prospective employee may be considered as an agreement, but not a contract. the employment relationship begins with key preliminary steps that are often misunderstood by…
Understanding Tipping-Off Tipping-off occurs when a person or entity is alerted to impending actions, investigations, or reports concerning them, thereby enabling evasion or interference with regulatory or enforcement processes. In AML/CFT contexts, this compromises the integrity of financial crime prevention…
Introduction A combination of federal personal status laws, Sharia principles for Muslim couples, and specialized provisions for non‑Muslim expatriates governs divorce in the United Arab Emirates. Recent legislative reforms, most notably Federal Decree‑Law No. 10 of 2022 on Personal Status for…
If you’re planning a trip in or out of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), one crucial thing you need to check before booking your ticket is whether you’re subject to a travel ban. A travel ban in the UAE can…
Non-Muslim marriage in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have the option to apply the provisions of Personal Laws if they wish to get married in UAE as a UAE Non-Muslim. This is in accordance with Article 1(2) & (3) of the…
In the aftermath of a divorce, a major life transition that affects not just the spouses but also their children, child custody matters emerge as the most crucial aspects to address. These delicate and intricate legal issues demand careful consideration,…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the 28th of November 2021 declared the Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021, also known as the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). It replicates other countries around the world in coming up with concrete legislation…
The UAE government in November 2021 approved the Federal Decree-Law No 45 2021 on Protection of Personal Data (PDPL). Its purpose is in tandem with several other data protection laws that have been drafted and enacted in other jurisdictions around…
Understanding the nuances of civil lawsuits, legal cases, and court procedures is crucial no matter where you reside. When living in Dubai, it becomes paramount to comprehend the UAE’s local legal processes and protocols. Whether you run a business, work…